Internship for Bachelor or Master Students in the field of Supply Chain Man

at  Roche

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The Position
Immerse yourself in the fascinating everyday working life at Roche Diagnostics surrounded by beautiful mountains, not far from the scenic Lake Zug and yet close to the cities of Zug, Zurich and Lucerne. Here, where we have been rooted for over 50 years, we develop and produce diagnostic solutions and help to find answers to health questions.
The Rotkreuz site, where a wide variety of disciplines work hand in hand, is a meeting place for over 2,700 talented employees from 70 different nations. Our campus invites people to work together, be creative and realise their full potential. We believe that a positive work environment, employee satisfaction, inclusion and sustainability are key to growing together and improving the lives of patients around the world. Welcome to Roche in Rotkreuz.
Embark on a transformative learning experience with Roche Diagnostics through our Aligned Internship Program in Rotkreuz. Designed to nurture emerging talent, this program offers a dynamic and immersive opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of diagnostics, fostering personal and professional growth.
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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our External Manufacturing Consumables team. In this role, you will support the Sourcing Manager with day-to-day procurement operations, supplier management, and process optimization.
The Sourcing Manager leads procurement activities and supplier management within Global Operations Consumables, focusing on negotiating, contracting, and optimizing supplier performance. They work closely with the Category Management team to drive key initiatives such as cost-saving and process improvements, ensuring that all procurement activities adhere to category guidance and internal policies. The Sourcing Manager plays a critical role in collaborating with stakeholders and suppliers, leveraging procurement systems like SAP to meet end-user needs, enhance supplier performance, and support continuous improvement across the supply chain.
This is a great opportunity for someone eager to gain hands-on experience in procurement, negotiation, and supplier relationship management while contributing to impactful projects.
This internship position is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.

• Assist the Sourcing Manager in executing procurement activities, including supplier performance tracking and KPIs monitoring, managing sourcing-mix, forecast monitoring, contract management, and driving cost-saving initiatives.
• Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and efficiency in procurement operations.
• Assist the External Manufacturing Procurement team in organizational topics
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to gather and analyze data for sourcing decisions.
• Support in preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts, purchase orders, and other procurement-related documentation.
• Help manage and update procurement systems (e.g., SAP) with accurate supplier data and contract information.
• Contribute to supplier performance reviews and monitor KPIs to ensure compliance and alignment with business goals.
• Participate in meetings with suppliers and internal teams by tracking agendas and taking minutes, while gaining exposure to negotiations and supplier management strategies.